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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.88, 24,087.24 and 16,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.88, 24,087.24 and 16,223.76 is: 22,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.88 : 24,087.24 = 16,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.88/24,087.24 = 16,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.88x = 24,087.24 × 16,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.88x = 390,785,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,785,600.82/17,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.61

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